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Full Time Bus Driver

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    DUBLIN BUS
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    Ref: #JOB-2450535
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    DUBLIN BUS, 59/60 O'Connell St U, Dublin 1, D01 RX04
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    No of positions: 100
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    Paid Position
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    40 hours per week
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    864.95 - 1001.48 Euro Weekly
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    Published On: 27 May 2026
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    Closing On: 24 Jun 2026

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Bus Driver Full Time

Dublin Bus is the largest Public Transport provider in Ireland.

Our purpose is to deliver high quality public transport services which meet the needs of people, support the economic growth of our city and also meet our social and environmental aspirations which are representative of a progressive European capital city.

We are recruiting Professional Bus Drivers to join us in delivering a quality customer service. We are looking for people who will operate our buses safely and efficiently.

*Please read the information sheet for bus driving applicants carefully prior to applying for the role.
Minimum Requirements
Car Licence Applicants
•	A valid Category B Irish car driving licence (for a minimum of 2 years) with no endorsements 
OR
Bus Licence Applicants
•	A valid, full category D Irish driving licence, with no endorsements
•	Up to date valid driver qualification card, category D (CPC card)
•	An up- to- date copy from the online CPC Driver Portal as proof that your CPC is up to date, go to www.rsa.ie, click on Professional Drivers, click on Driver CPC then click on My CPC.
Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills and fluency in English.
Salary
€701.31 basic rate of pay per week, increasing to €812.01 on a six-year pay scale (Including shift pay and Sunday premium, rate of pay is €864.95 per week increasing to €1001.48, on the six-year pay scale).
Shifts
New drivers will operate scheduled services covering a 5-day week with rotating shifts (including night service). The standard working week will be 39 hours, exclusive of breaks.
Training
Successful candidates will earn €701.31 a week while in the bus driver training programme. Successful candidates with a B Licence will commence a 6-week (full time) driver training programme, successful candidates with a D licence will commence a 4-week (full time) driver training programme. Initial training and mentoring is provided as well as on-going training and development, including periodic CPC.
Benefits
On appointment (following a probationary period of 6 months), we will offer you a wide range of benefits.
How to Apply
Apply at Dublin Bus E-Recruitment Site Click the "Search" button at the bottom of the page. Click on "Full Time Bus Driver".
If you are having problems submitting your bus driver application online, please contact busdriverrecruitment@dublinbus.ie, we will provide you with assistance to submit your application form.
Alternatively, you can apply by filling out a pdf application form; To apply using a pdf application follow the below steps;
1. Open the form, download the application in a pdf format and save the application to your desktop.
2. Submit your completed application form using the submit button at the end of the form or save the form and send it in an email it to busdriverrecruitment@dublinbus.ie.
Please visit our advertisement on https://www.dublinbus.ie/careers/bus-drivers to apply.
Dublin Bus is an equal opportunities Employer
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